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From Buildings and Loans to Bail-Outs: A History of the American Savings and Loan Industry, 1831–1995 Mason, David L. (Young Harris College, Georgia)
From Buildings and Loans to Bail-Outs: A History of the American Savings and Loan Industry, 1831–1995
Mason, David L. (Young Harris College, Georgia)
First appearing in the 1830s savings and loans, encourage their working-class members to adhere to the principles of thrift and mutual co-operation as a way to achieve the 'American Dream' of home ownership. This book traces the development of this industry from its origins as a movement of a loosely affiliated collection of institutions into a major element of America's financial markets.
364 pages, 17 tables
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 12, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521101226 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 364 |
| Dimensions | 269 × 155 × 2 mm · 548 g |
| Language | English |